Pierce Park Elementary will be a LATEX FREE school for the 2024/2025 school year due to a severe latex allergy in our building.

DO NOT BRING THE FOLLOWING ITEMS TO PIERCE PARK:

Latex Balloons

Latex Rubber Bands

Latex Gloves

5015 N. Pierce Park Lane

Boise, Idaho 83714

Phone: (208)854-5880

Fax: (208)854-5881

Visit Pierce Park's website at: https://piercepark.boiseschools.org/

Follow on Instagram: pierceparkelementary

Kelly Anne Kuntz, Principal kellyanne.kuntz@boiseschools.org

Amanda Hawkes, Counselor amanda.hawkes@boiseschools.org

Kyra Black, Administrative Assistant kyra.black@boiseschools.org

Pierce Park PTO Email: pierceparkpto@gmail.com

Pierce Park PTO Facebook: Pierce Park Elementary PTO

Pierce Park PTO Instagram: pierceparkpto

Pierce Park's Student Handbook

Pierce Park's Emergency Response Procedures

Boise School District's Art's Webpage

Boise School District's Inclement Weather Procedures

We have settled into a groove!

I am finding more ways for our 6th graders to be leaders around the school. They are making the Monday school wide announcements. This week they also helped create and present our school wide "Welcome Back to School" assembly.

Our District is taking a different approach to how we teach spelling. Gone are the days of a spelling list going home and a spelling test on Fridays. Please take a moment to learn about this approach. Please reach out to your classroom teacher if you have questions. See the link below.

Please be respectful of where you park in the neighborhoods when dropping off or picking up your children. I have had some complaints about parking in a cul de sac and the congestion this brings for the residences.

Over the last two years the attendance at back to school night has been very low. Our leadership team decided that we will not be holding this event this year. By now, the teachers have sent home and will continue to send home their expectations. Please reach out to the classroom teacher if you have questions or need clarification.

Thanks for all your support to make this school year a success.

Kelly Anne

Parent Letter

Student Handbook

Hello, I am Amanda Hawkes, your student’s school counselor—I am looking forward to this new school year at Pierce Park Elementary. My priority is to help each child grow in their confidence as a kind, capable student!

This is my 4th year as an elementary school counselor in the Boise School District and I love what I do! I grew up in Boise and, after receiving a B.S. in Sociology from Brigham Young University in Provo, UT, moved back to Idaho to study counseling. I obtained my M.A. in Counseling at Boise State University and love being back in the area. When not at school I enjoy reading, cooking, nature walks, and spending time with my friends and family.

While at school, you can see me greeting students in the hallway, promoting positive relationships and helping resolve conflicts at recess, and providing support in many other settings around the building. Every other week I am in your student’s classroom teaching lessons centered on academic success, personal and social success, safe choices, and future planning. I offer a variety of small group experiences and am available for both parent and individual students meetings

If you ever have any questions or concerns, please email or call to set up an appointment when I am in the building--Monday, Wednesday, or Friday. I would love to work with you to help your student meet their goals!

Looking forward to a great year!

Hello from the Health Office!

I’m Nurse Jenn- I’m new to Pierce Park Elementary this year, and I’m so excited to get to know all of the kids. I’ve been an RN for more than 20 years, twelve of those years were in Pediatrics. I absolutely love my job, and I’m looking forward to working with our students to help them stay healthy and safe.

A little more about me- I am a mom to three great kids, a Girl Scout troop leader, and I'm very crafty. I like to do all sorts of crafts- you could say I'm multi-craftual!

I am here all day on Mondays & Wednesdays. When I am not on campus, our wonderful Health Technician Ms. Jojo helps take care of the students.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out if I can be of any help to your kids or family, or if you have any questions or concerns about your child's health.

Looking forward to a great year!

Go Panthers!

Not Feeling Well?

Follow Illness Procedure

Staying home when a person has symptoms of illness protects the school community by preventing the spread of illness and allows the person experiencing symptoms of illness the opportunity to rest and recover. If you're not feeling well, please follow the Boise School District Illness Procedure before entering any school or workplace.

Durham uses the BusZone app for parents to see the location of their student's bus. Please see the picture below for instructions.

Please also review the Rule and Procedures for riding the bus.

A NEW Community Pre School was started at Pierce Park Elementary. Please go to the Early Education Program Overview for more information

Morning Class:

8:45-11:30

Afternoon Class:

12:30-3:15

Requirements:

• Your child must have reached age 3 or 4 by September 1st
• Your child must attend at least 90% of the time.
• Your child must be independent in the bathroom.
• Parents must participate/help at school a minimum of 1 hour a week.
• The family must provide transportation to and from school.

Enrollment will be based on first come first serve until each class is full.

Once we have received and approved your application for Pre School you will need to fill out enrollment forms in the office.

September 9th - Picture Day!

September 12th - 4th/5th Grade Friendship Bridge Field Trip

October 2nd - PTO Meeting at 3:30 in the Library!

October 9th - National Walk, Bike + Roll to School Day

October 11th - End of 1st Quarter - NO SCHOOL Preschool-6th grades

October 16th - Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL Preschool ONLY

October 17th - Parent Teacher Conferences - NO SCHOOL Preschool-6th grades

October 18th - NO SCHOOL Preschool-12th grades

October 28th - Picture Retake Day!

October 31st - Halloween!

November 3rd - Daylight Savings - Turn back clocks!

November 5th - Election Day!

November 6th - PTO Meeting at 3:30 in the Library!

November 11th - Veteran's Day!

November 25th-29th - Thanksgiving Break! NO SCHOOL Preschool-12th grades

November 28th - Thanksgiving Day!

Pierce Park’s PTO is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization (501c3 corporation). The PTO partners with the school to enhance our community by providing fun and educational experiences for the students and support and good will for the Pierce Park staff and families. There are no dues. If you have a child at Pierce Park, you are a member. The PTO does many things to support our students, staff and community.

PTO meetings are held the first Wednesday of each month in the Pierce Park Library from 3:30 pm to 4:15 pm. The next PTO meeting will be held on: Wednesday, September 4th! Please email the PTO at pierceparkpto@gmail.com if you have any questions or would like to join the email distribution list. (Find out more about all the great things that are happening at Pierce Park by joining our email list.) The linked September meeting notes include a committee sign up. Please consider signing up for one of the committees.

PTO Website

The 2024 2025 Pierce Park PTO Board:

• Rachel Wickstrom, President
• Tennyson Berty, Vice President
• Beth Edwards, Treasurer
• Kerri Treinen, Secretary
• Susannah Warr, Volunteer Sign-Up Coordinator
• Joyce Mauck, Teacher Representative

There is a new partnership between Central District Health and BPA to provide up to 5 sessions free to any student or their family member through a program they're calling Student and Family Assistance Program.

Please click the buttons below for more information.

NOW HIRING!

Come Serve With Us

Do you want to make a positive difference in a student's life? Currently, Boise School District has a number of open positions, including Special Education Paraprofessionals, Just for Kids Childcare Providers, Food & Nutrition Services, Title I Tutors, School Nurse, Health Technician, School Support Assistants, School Custodians, Sprinkler Irrigation System Repair Technician, Warehouse Delivery Driver, and more. Review our current job postings and apply online.

Substitutes Needed

Boise School District is seeking qualified individuals to fill our classified and certified substitute pool. We currently have openings and encourage you to apply online today!

Now Hiring Crossing Guards, Bus Drivers & Monitors

Our outside contractors have job openings for crossing guards, bus drivers and bus monitors. Learn more....

Remind your child to stop by our lost and found to search for any lost items.

You can help us out by making sure your child's name is on the tags of their coats, sweatshirts, water bottles, lunch boxes, etc. This makes it easier for us to return lost items to the proper person.

Items that are not collected after 1 month will be donated to charity.

FREE BREAKFAST FOR ALL STUDENTS!

Starting the 2024/2025 school year, ALL children attending Boise School District schools will receive FREE breakfast.

• Elementary Students: Breakfast available before school
• Secondary Students: Breakfast available before school or during a mid morning break.

Lunch is available at all schools. The cost depends on your child's qualification for free or reduced lunch as defined by the US Department of Agriculture.

If you think your household would qualify (eligibility guidelines) for free or reduced priced meals, you are encouraged to complete an online meal application. Applications will be available in early July 2024. Once determined, meal prices for 2024-2025 school year will be available on the District Food & Nutrition Services website.

Did you know that every Friday is school spirit day at Pierce Park? Students are encouraged to wear their school spirit wear or wear our school colors every Friday!

Your Back-to-School Sale starts tomorrow! Everything will be discounted 30% sitewide!

Sale Details

• Sale Dates: August 13th - September 17th
• 30% off all merchandise
• Free shipping on orders over $75
• $5 shipping on orders under $75
• No code is needed!

Important Links:

• Store Link: https://1stplace.sale/28166

Pierce Park Spirit Wear Store Link:

• https://1stplacespiritwear.com/schools/ID/Boise/Pierce+Park+Elementary+School

• School Lunch Menu

• To contact the Pierce Park School kitchen call 208-854-5887 or email foodservice.piercepark@boiseschools.org

COMING SOON